What happens when you place ambitious, high-achieving young women in the center of the world's most energetic city? They become unstoppable.

At Barnard College, you will find a deeply supportive academic community designed to help you become the boldest version of yourself. As a women’s college, the faculty and curriculum are dedicated to elevating women’s voices, ideas and research. Right across the street is Columbia University. Through a unique partnership, you’ll get an incredible dual-campus experience. You can seamlessly take classes on both campuses, join hundreds of shared student clubs, compete as an NCAA Division I Ivy League athlete, and utilize the resources of a world-class Ivy League research university.

Cultivating tomorrow’s leaders is central to the Barnard experience. New York City serves as your personal launchpad, with paid internships that turn the city's unmatched professional landscape into an extension of your classroom. You will graduate backed by a powerful, lifelong network of 40,000 alumnae ready to open doors and cheer on the next generation of visionaries.

On-campus housing is guaranteed for all four years, providing a close-knit community of friends, mentors and a supportive network from day one. Barnard also opens doors through an array of unique partnerships and pathways:

Accelerated Degree Programs
Want to fast-track your future? The 4+1 Accelerated Pathways and Five-Year Masters Degree Programs let you earn a Bachelor’s Degree from Barnard and a Master’s degree from Columbia in just five years.

World-Class Music Training
For students with conservatory-level of music training, professional, elite-level lessons are possible through Manhattan School of Music and The Juilliard School.

Dual-Degree Opportunities
Barnard's partnership with the Jewish Theological Seminary allows students to graduate with a degree from Barnard alongside a second Bachelor's degree in Jewish Studies from List College, giving you a uniquely deep academic background.

Global Exploration
Your education doesn’t stop in New York City. With over 100 partner programs around the world, students can study abroad for a semester or year. Because Barnard ensures your financial aid travels with you, the entire world becomes your classroom at no additional cost, allowing you to build an international network and a truly global mindset.

Affordability
Barnard is committed to making this transformative education accessible to all students. Barnard meets 100% of demonstrated financial need for all admitted students, ensuring affordability for all. Through Access Barnard, the hub for first-generation, low-income, and international students, you will find dedicated resources, including peer mentors, advisors, community-building events, and a textbook lending library.

New York City
Going to Barnard means having New York City as your extended campus. Dive into archives at the Museum of Natural History or explore the stories of Harlem. The Thinking Locally course requirement allows you to learn from local curators, archivists, scientists, and digital innovators that incorporate NYC into your coursework. More than 77% of Barnard students participate in internships throughout NYC during their four years at the College.

Access Barnard
Access Barnard is the vibrant heart of the College’s commitment to community and excellence. This center provides support resources and champions the academic journeys of first-generation, low-income, and international students, empowering them to transition seamlessly, persist boldly, and thrive completely.

Beyond Barnard
89% of 2019-2025 graduates had a job or attended graduate/professional school within six months of graduation — Top 5 industries in which alumnae have jobs: Financial Services; Education; Law, Government, & Politics; Healthcare, Biotech & Life Sciences; Technology.